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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.40, 24,084.60 and 8,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.40, 24,084.60 and 8,183.20 is: 12,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.40 : 24,084.60 = 8,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.40/24,084.60 = 8,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.40x = 24,084.60 × 8,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.40x = 197,089,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,089,098.72/16,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.80

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